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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.71, 812.39 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.71, 812.39 and 326.74 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.71 : 812.39 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.71/812.39 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.71x = 812.39 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.71x = 265,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,437.87/588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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