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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.86, 815.34 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.86, 815.34 and 328.89 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.86 : 815.34 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.86/815.34 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.86x = 815.34 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.86x = 268,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,155.53/590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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