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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 812.47 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 812.47 and 326.75 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 812.47 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/812.47 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 812.47 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 265,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,470.51/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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