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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.19, 811.69 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.19, 811.69 and 326.20 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.19 : 811.69 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.19/811.69 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.19x = 811.69 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.19x = 264,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,773.28/588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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