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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.99, 815.58 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.99, 815.58 and 329 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.99 : 815.58 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.99/815.58 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.99x = 815.58 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.99x = 268,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,325.82/590.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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