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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.47, 812.03 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.47, 812.03 and 326.46 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.47 : 812.03 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.47/812.03 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.47x = 812.03 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.47x = 265,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,096.73/588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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