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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.21, 815.85 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.21, 815.85 and 329.22 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.21 : 815.85 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.21/815.85 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.21x = 815.85 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.21x = 268,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,594.14/591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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