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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.37, 816.12 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.37, 816.12 and 325.85 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.37 : 816.12 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.37/816.12 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.37x = 816.12 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.37x = 265,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,932.70/591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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