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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 817.89 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 817.89 and 327.12 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 817.89 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/817.89 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 817.89 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 267,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,550.22/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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