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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 811.55 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 811.55 and 326.10 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 811.55 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/811.55 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 811.55 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 264,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,646.46/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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