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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.33, 811.92 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.33, 811.92 and 326.33 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.33 : 811.92 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.33/811.92 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.33x = 811.92 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.33x = 264,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,953.85/588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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