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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.54, 814.84 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.54, 814.84 and 328.50 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.54 : 814.84 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.54/814.84 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.54x = 814.84 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.54x = 267,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,674.12/590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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