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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.54, 816.31 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.54, 816.31 and 329.55 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.54 : 816.31 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.54/816.31 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.54x = 816.31 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.54x = 269,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,014.96/591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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