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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.32, 815.98 and 329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.32, 815.98 and 329.35 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.32 : 815.98 = 329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.32/815.98 = 329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.32x = 815.98 × 329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.32x = 268,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,743.01/591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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