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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.15, 813.08 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.15, 813.08 and 327.25 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.15 : 813.08 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.15/813.08 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.15x = 813.08 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.15x = 266,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,080.43/589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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