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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 815.48 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 815.48 and 325.37 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 815.48 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/815.48 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 815.48 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 265,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,332.73/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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