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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.54, 814.93 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.54, 814.93 and 328.55 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.54 : 814.93 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.54/814.93 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.54x = 814.93 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.54x = 267,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,745.25/590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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