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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.98, 815.52 and 328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.98, 815.52 and 328.99 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.98 : 815.52 = 328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.98/815.52 = 328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.98x = 815.52 × 328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.98x = 268,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,297.92/590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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