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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.53, 812.19 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.53, 812.19 and 326.55 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.53 : 812.19 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.53/812.19 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.53x = 812.19 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.53x = 265,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,217.59/588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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