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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.17, 813.09 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.17, 813.09 and 327.19 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.17 : 813.09 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.17/813.09 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.17x = 813.09 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.17x = 266,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,034.92/589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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