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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.88, 815.43 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.88, 815.43 and 328.89 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.88 : 815.43 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.88/815.43 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.88x = 815.43 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.88x = 268,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,186.77/590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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