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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.44, 816.28 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.44, 816.28 and 329.54 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.44 : 816.28 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.44/816.28 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.44x = 816.28 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.44x = 268,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,992.01/591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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