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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.51, 821.81 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.51, 821.81 and 326.33 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.51 : 821.81 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.51/821.81 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.51x = 821.81 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.51x = 268,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,181.26/595.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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