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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.99, 812.79 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.99, 812.79 and 327 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.99 : 812.79 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.99/812.79 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.99x = 812.79 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.99x = 265,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,782.33/588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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