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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.79, 813.96 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.79, 813.96 and 327.86 is: 452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.79 : 813.96 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.79/813.96 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.79x = 813.96 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.79x = 266,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,860.86/589.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.47

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