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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 811.54 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 811.54 and 322.51 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 811.54 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/811.54 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 811.54 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 261,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,728.29/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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