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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 815.84 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 815.84 and 329.21 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 815.84 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/815.84 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 815.84 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 268,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,579.43/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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