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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.14, 815.70 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.14, 815.70 and 329.21 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.14 : 815.70 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.14/815.70 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.14x = 815.70 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.14x = 268,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,538.64/591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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