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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.54, 813.57 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.54, 813.57 and 327.56 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.54 : 813.57 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.54/813.57 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.54x = 813.57 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.54x = 266,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,492.99/589.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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