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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.83, 816.73 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.83, 816.73 and 326.27 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.83 : 816.73 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.83/816.73 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.83x = 816.73 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.83x = 266,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,471.13/591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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