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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 815.41 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 815.41 and 325.33 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 815.41 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/815.41 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 815.41 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 265,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,277.34/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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