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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.98, 811.43 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.98, 811.43 and 326.01 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.98 : 811.43 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.98/811.43 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.98x = 811.43 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.98x = 264,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,534.29/587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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