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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 815.28 and 328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 815.28 and 328.81 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 815.28 = 328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/815.28 = 328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 815.28 × 328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 268,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,072.22/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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