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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.81, 818.11 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.81, 818.11 and 327.25 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.81 : 818.11 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.81/818.11 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.81x = 818.11 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.81x = 267,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,722.41/592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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