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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.47, 816.22 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.47, 816.22 and 325.92 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.47 : 816.22 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.47/816.22 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.47x = 816.22 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.47x = 266,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,022.42/591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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