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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.17 : 812.97 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.17/812.97 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.17x = 812.97 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.17x = 265,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,987.52/589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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