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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 816.95 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 816.95 and 326.43 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 816.95 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/816.95 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 816.95 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 266,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,676.99/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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