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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 811.58 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 811.58 and 326.12 is: 450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 811.58 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/811.58 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 811.58 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 264,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,666.78/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.03

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