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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.89, 813.93 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.89, 813.93 and 327.84 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.89 : 813.93 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.89/813.93 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.89x = 813.93 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.89x = 266,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,838.81/589.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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