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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.87, 815.37 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.87, 815.37 and 328.90 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.87 : 815.37 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.87/815.37 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.87x = 815.37 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.87x = 268,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,175.19/590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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