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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.74, 812.49 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.74, 812.49 and 326.76 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.74 : 812.49 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.74/812.49 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.74x = 812.49 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.74x = 265,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,484.96/588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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