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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.37, 811.98 and 326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.37, 811.98 and 326.38 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.37 : 811.98 = 326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.37/811.98 = 326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.37x = 811.98 × 326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.37x = 265,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,014.03/588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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