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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 812.50 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 812.50 and 326.77 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 812.50 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/812.50 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 812.50 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 265,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,497.78/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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