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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 815.87 and 329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 815.87 and 329.29 is: 454.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 815.87 = 329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/815.87 = 329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 815.87 × 329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 268,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,656.62/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.44

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