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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 811.47 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 811.47 and 326.04 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 811.47 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/811.47 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 811.47 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 264,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,571.68/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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