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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 817.90 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 817.90 and 327.13 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 817.90 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/817.90 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 817.90 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 267,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,556.76/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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