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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 815 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 815 and 325 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 815 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/815 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 815 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 264,875
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,875/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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