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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 811.76 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 811.76 and 326.25 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 811.76 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/811.76 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 811.76 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 264,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,835.07/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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