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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 815.14 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 815.14 and 328.72 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 815.14 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/815.14 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 815.14 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 267,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,952.82/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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