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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 815.97 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 815.97 and 329.28 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 815.97 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/815.97 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 815.97 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 268,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,682.60/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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