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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.18, 811.59 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.18, 811.59 and 326.16 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.18 : 811.59 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.18/811.59 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.18x = 811.59 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.18x = 264,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,708.19/588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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