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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 812.18 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 812.18 and 326.58 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 812.18 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/812.18 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 812.18 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 265,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,241.74/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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