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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 815.96 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 815.96 and 329.31 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 815.96 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/815.96 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 815.96 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 268,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,702.14/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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