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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 811.96 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 811.96 and 326.40 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 811.96 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/811.96 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 811.96 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 265,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,019.88/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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