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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.95, 818.23 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.95, 818.23 and 327.39 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.95 : 818.23 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.95/818.23 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.95x = 818.23 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.95x = 267,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,880.27/592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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