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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.20, 815.88 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.20, 815.88 and 329.27 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.20 : 815.88 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.20/815.88 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.20x = 815.88 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.20x = 268,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,644.81/591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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