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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 814.96 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 814.96 and 325.02 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 814.96 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/814.96 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 814.96 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 264,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,878.30/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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