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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.57, 812.22 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.57, 812.22 and 326.61 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.57 : 812.22 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.57/812.22 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.57x = 812.22 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.57x = 265,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,279.17/588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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