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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.61, 813.66 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.61, 813.66 and 327.65 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.61 : 813.66 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.61/813.66 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.61x = 813.66 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.61x = 266,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,595.70/589.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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