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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 811.64 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 811.64 and 326.16 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 811.64 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/811.64 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 811.64 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 264,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,724.50/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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