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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.73, 816.64 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.73, 816.64 and 326.22 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.73 : 816.64 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.73/816.64 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.73x = 816.64 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.73x = 266,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,405.01/591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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