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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 812.15 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 812.15 and 326.53 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 812.15 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/812.15 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 812.15 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 265,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,192.86/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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