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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 812.39 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 812.39 and 326.72 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 812.39 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/812.39 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 812.39 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 265,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,424.06/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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