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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 812.62 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 812.62 and 323.31 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 812.62 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/812.62 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 812.62 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 262,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,724.11/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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