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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.09, 812.97 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.09, 812.97 and 327.13 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.09 : 812.97 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.09/812.97 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.09x = 812.97 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.09x = 265,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,946.88/589.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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