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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.28, 815.97 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.28, 815.97 and 329.30 is: 454.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.28 : 815.97 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.28/815.97 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.28x = 815.97 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.28x = 268,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,698.92/591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.44

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