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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.43, 813.33 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.43, 813.33 and 327.45 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.43 : 813.33 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.43/813.33 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.43x = 813.33 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.43x = 266,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,323.38/589.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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