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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.07, 815.62 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.07, 815.62 and 325.51 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.07 : 815.62 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.07/815.62 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.07x = 815.62 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.07x = 265,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,492.47/591.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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