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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.87, 814.01 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.87, 814.01 and 327.88 is: 452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.87 : 814.01 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.87/814.01 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.87x = 814.01 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.87x = 266,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,897.60/589.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.47

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