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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 812.58 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 812.58 and 326.86 is: 451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 812.58 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/812.58 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 812.58 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 265,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,594.20/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.09

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