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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 812.65 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 812.65 and 326.89 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 812.65 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/812.65 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 812.65 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 265,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,647.16/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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