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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 815.31 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 815.31 and 328.77 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 815.31 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/815.31 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 815.31 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 268,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,049.47/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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