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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 812.18 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 812.18 and 326.54 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 812.18 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/812.18 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 812.18 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 265,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,209.26/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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