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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 815.09 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 815.09 and 328.64 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 815.09 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/815.09 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 815.09 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 267,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,865.46/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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