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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 811.83 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 811.83 and 326.30 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 811.83 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/811.83 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 811.83 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 264,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,903.38/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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