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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.75, 815.24 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.75, 815.24 and 328.79 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.75 : 815.24 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.75/815.24 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.75x = 815.24 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.75x = 268,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,042.76/590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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