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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 816.06 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 816.06 and 329.34 is: 454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 816.06 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/816.06 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 816.06 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 268,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,761.20/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.53

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