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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.58, 816.37 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.58, 816.37 and 329.59 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.58 : 816.37 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.58/816.37 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.58x = 816.37 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.58x = 269,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,067.39/591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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