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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.85, 813.98 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.85, 813.98 and 327.91 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.85 : 813.98 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.85/813.98 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.85x = 813.98 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.85x = 266,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,912.18/589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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