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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 817.73 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 817.73 and 326.99 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 817.73 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/817.73 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 817.73 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 267,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,383.81/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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