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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.14, 819.88 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.14, 819.88 and 328.57 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.14 : 819.88 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.14/819.88 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.14x = 819.88 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.14x = 269,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,385.10/594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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