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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 817.17 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 817.17 and 326.61 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 817.17 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/817.17 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 817.17 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 266,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,893.29/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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