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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.31, 815.98 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.31, 815.98 and 325.76 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.31 : 815.98 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.31/815.98 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.31x = 815.98 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.31x = 265,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,810.28/591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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