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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 812.19 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 812.19 and 326.53 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 812.19 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/812.19 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 812.19 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 265,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,204.40/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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