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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.82, 812.49 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.82, 812.49 and 326.83 is: 450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.82 : 812.49 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.82/812.49 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.82x = 812.49 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.82x = 265,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,546.11/588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.98

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