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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 815.22 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 815.22 and 328.76 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 815.22 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/815.22 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 815.22 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 268,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,013.77/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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