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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.14, 813.02 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.14, 813.02 and 327.16 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.14 : 813.02 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.14/813.02 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.14x = 813.02 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.14x = 265,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,987.62/589.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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