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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.73, 813.84 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.73, 813.84 and 327.74 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.73 : 813.84 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.73/813.84 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.73x = 813.84 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.73x = 266,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,727.92/589.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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