Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.17, 812.97 and 327.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589.17, 812.97 and 327.18 is: 451.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589.17 : 812.97 = 327.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589.17/812.97 = 327.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589.17x = 812.97 × 327.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589.17x = 265,987.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,987.52/589.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.46
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