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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.55 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.55 and 326.03 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.55 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.55 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.55 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 264,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,589.65/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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