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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 816.29 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 816.29 and 325.97 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 816.29 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/816.29 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 816.29 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 266,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,084.42/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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