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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 812.06 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 812.06 and 326.48 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 812.06 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/812.06 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 812.06 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 265,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,121.35/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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