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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.63, 813.64 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.63, 813.64 and 327.63 is: 452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.63 : 813.64 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.63/813.64 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.63x = 813.64 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.63x = 266,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,572.87/589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.10

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