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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.07, 817.04 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.07, 817.04 and 326.51 is: 450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.07 : 817.04 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.07/817.04 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.07x = 817.04 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.07x = 266,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,768.46/592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.57

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