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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 812.09 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 812.09 and 326.49 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 812.09 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/812.09 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 812.09 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 265,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,139.26/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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