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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 815.47 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 815.47 and 328.91 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 815.47 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/815.47 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 815.47 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 268,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,211.34/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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