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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.29, 813.25 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.29, 813.25 and 327.30 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.29 : 813.25 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.29/813.25 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.29x = 813.25 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.29x = 266,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,180.18/589.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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