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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.12, 812.94 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.12, 812.94 and 327.13 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.12 : 812.94 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.12/812.94 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.12x = 812.94 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.12x = 265,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,937.06/589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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