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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 811.79 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 811.79 and 326.29 is: 450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 811.79 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/811.79 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 811.79 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 264,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,878.96/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.31

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