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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 816.05 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 816.05 and 329.34 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 816.05 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/816.05 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 816.05 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 268,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,757.91/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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