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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.59, 815.04 and 328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.59, 815.04 and 328.63 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.59 : 815.04 = 328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.59/815.04 = 328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.59x = 815.04 × 328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.59x = 267,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,846.60/590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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