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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.26, 815.94 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.26, 815.94 and 329.28 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.26 : 815.94 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.26/815.94 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.26x = 815.94 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.26x = 268,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,672.72/591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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