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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 812 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 812 and 326.46 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 812 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/812 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 812 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 265,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,085.52/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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