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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.11, 812.94 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.11, 812.94 and 323.54 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.11 : 812.94 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.11/812.94 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.11x = 812.94 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.11x = 263,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,022.77/589.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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