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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 811.98 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 811.98 and 326.42 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 811.98 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/811.98 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 811.98 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 265,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,046.51/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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