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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 811.72 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 811.72 and 326.23 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 811.72 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/811.72 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 811.72 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 264,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,807.42/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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