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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.66, 813.76 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.66, 813.76 and 327.76 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.66 : 813.76 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.66/813.76 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.66x = 813.76 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.66x = 266,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,717.98/589.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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