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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.07, 815.72 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.07, 815.72 and 329.10 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.07 : 815.72 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.07/815.72 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.07x = 815.72 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.07x = 268,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,451.81/591.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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