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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.31, 816.04 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.31, 816.04 and 329.33 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.31 : 816.04 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.31/816.04 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.31x = 816.04 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.31x = 268,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,746.45/591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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