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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 812.36 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 812.36 and 326.70 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 812.36 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/812.36 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 812.36 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 265,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,398.83/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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