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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.23, 811.80 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.23, 811.80 and 326.30 is: 450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.23 : 811.80 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.23/811.80 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.23x = 811.80 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.23x = 264,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,890.34/588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.32

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