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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 817.44 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 817.44 and 326.79 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 817.44 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/817.44 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 817.44 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 267,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,131.22/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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