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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.29, 815.99 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.29, 815.99 and 329.31 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.29 : 815.99 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.29/815.99 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.29x = 815.99 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.29x = 268,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,712.02/591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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