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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 811.58 and 326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 811.58 and 326.11 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 811.58 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/811.58 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 811.58 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 264,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,664.35/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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