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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.89, 812.74 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.89, 812.74 and 326.93 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.89 : 812.74 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.89/812.74 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.89x = 812.74 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.89x = 265,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,705.02/588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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