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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.87, 815.36 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.87, 815.36 and 328.88 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.87 : 815.36 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.87/815.36 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.87x = 815.36 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.87x = 268,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,155.99/590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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