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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 817.08 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 817.08 and 326.52 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 817.08 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/817.08 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 817.08 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 266,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,794.60/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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