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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.77, 813.96 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.77, 813.96 and 327.87 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.77 : 813.96 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.77/813.96 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.77x = 813.96 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.77x = 266,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,873.07/589.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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