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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 812.04 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 812.04 and 326.47 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 812.04 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/812.04 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 812.04 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 265,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,105.07/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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