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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.78, 813.95 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.78, 813.95 and 327.85 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.78 : 813.95 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.78/813.95 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.78x = 813.95 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.78x = 266,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,851.06/589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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