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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 812.35 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 812.35 and 326.69 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 812.35 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/812.35 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 812.35 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 265,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,386.62/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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