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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.21, 815.88 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.21, 815.88 and 329.23 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.21 : 815.88 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.21/815.88 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.21x = 815.88 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.21x = 268,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,606.45/591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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