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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 812.58 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 812.58 and 326.82 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 812.58 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/812.58 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 812.58 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 265,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,567.40/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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