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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 816.97 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 816.97 and 326.49 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 816.97 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/816.97 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 816.97 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 266,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,732.54/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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