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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 812.17 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 812.17 and 326.53 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 812.17 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/812.17 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 812.17 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 265,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,197.87/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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