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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.98, 812.78 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.98, 812.78 and 326.98 is: 451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.98 : 812.78 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.98/812.78 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.98x = 812.78 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.98x = 265,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,762.80/588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.23

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