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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 811.94 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 811.94 and 326.43 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 811.94 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/811.94 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 811.94 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 265,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,039.94/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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