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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 817.12 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 817.12 and 326.57 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 817.12 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/817.12 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 817.12 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 266,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,850.10/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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