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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 815.60 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 815.60 and 329.03 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 815.60 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/815.60 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 815.60 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 268,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,358.08/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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