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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 815.07 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 815.07 and 328.67 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 815.07 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/815.07 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 815.07 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 267,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,884.98/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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