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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.23, 815.94 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.23, 815.94 and 329.27 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.23 : 815.94 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.23/815.94 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.23x = 815.94 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.23x = 268,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,660.48/591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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