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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 815.85 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 815.85 and 329.19 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 815.85 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/815.85 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 815.85 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 268,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,569.66/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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