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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 818.10 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 818.10 and 327.29 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 818.10 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/818.10 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 818.10 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 267,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,751.86/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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