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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 812.10 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 812.10 and 326.50 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 812.10 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/812.10 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 812.10 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 265,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,147.40/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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