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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.43, 816.05 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.43, 816.05 and 329.40 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.43 : 816.05 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.43/816.05 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.43x = 816.05 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.43x = 268,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,802.79/591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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