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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.88, 815.23 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.88, 815.23 and 328.85 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.88 : 815.23 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.88/815.23 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.88x = 815.23 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.88x = 268,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,088.39/590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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