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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 816.69 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 816.69 and 326.23 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 816.69 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/816.69 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 816.69 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 266,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,426.74/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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