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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.29, 811.85 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.29, 811.85 and 326.33 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.29 : 811.85 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.29/811.85 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.29x = 811.85 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.29x = 264,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,927.77/588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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