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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.22, 813.12 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.22, 813.12 and 327.24 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.22 : 813.12 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.22/813.12 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.22x = 813.12 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.22x = 266,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,085.39/589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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