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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 817.83 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 817.83 and 327.06 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 817.83 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/817.83 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 817.83 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 267,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,479.48/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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