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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.23, 813.13 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.23, 813.13 and 327.26 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.23 : 813.13 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.23/813.13 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.23x = 813.13 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.23x = 266,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,106.14/589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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