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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 812.46 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 812.46 and 326.74 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 812.46 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/812.46 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 812.46 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 265,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,463.18/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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