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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.25, 815.96 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.25, 815.96 and 329.26 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.25 : 815.96 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.25/815.96 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.25x = 815.96 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.25x = 268,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,662.99/591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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