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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.57, 821.88 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.57, 821.88 and 326.39 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.57 : 821.88 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.57/821.88 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.57x = 821.88 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.57x = 268,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,253.23/595.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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