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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.85, 815.40 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.85, 815.40 and 328.86 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.85 : 815.40 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.85/815.40 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.85x = 815.40 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.85x = 268,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,152.44/590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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