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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.04, 812.88 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.04, 812.88 and 327.04 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.04 : 812.88 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.04/812.88 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.04x = 812.88 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.04x = 265,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,844.28/589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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