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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 817.10 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 817.10 and 326.56 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 817.10 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/817.10 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 817.10 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 266,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,834.63/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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