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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 815.60 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 815.60 and 329.01 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 815.60 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/815.60 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 815.60 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 268,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,338.91/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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