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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.72, 813.82 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.72, 813.82 and 327.74 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.72 : 813.82 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.72/813.82 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.72x = 813.82 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.72x = 266,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,721.37/589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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