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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 815.73 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 815.73 and 329.18 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 815.73 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/815.73 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 815.73 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 268,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,522.00/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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