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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 812.60 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 812.60 and 326.88 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 812.60 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/812.60 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 812.60 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 265,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,622.69/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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