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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 818.07 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 818.07 and 327.23 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 818.07 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/818.07 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 818.07 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 267,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,697.05/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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