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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.15, 815.72 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.15, 815.72 and 329.07 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.15 : 815.72 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.15/815.72 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.15x = 815.72 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.15x = 268,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,427.34/591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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