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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 812.38 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 812.38 and 326.72 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 812.38 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/812.38 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 812.38 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 265,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,420.79/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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