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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.03, 812.91 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.03, 812.91 and 327.06 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.03 : 812.91 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.03/812.91 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.03x = 812.91 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.03x = 265,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,872.38/589.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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