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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 813.77 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 813.77 and 327.68 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 813.77 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/813.77 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 813.77 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 266,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,650.45/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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