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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 815.08 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 815.08 and 328.69 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 815.08 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/815.08 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 815.08 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 267,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,908.65/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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