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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.70, 816.54 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.70, 816.54 and 326.14 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.70 : 816.54 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.70/816.54 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.70x = 816.54 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.70x = 266,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,306.36/591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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