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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.61, 816.43 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.61, 816.43 and 329.64 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.61 : 816.43 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.61/816.43 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.61x = 816.43 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.61x = 269,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,127.99/591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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