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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.62, 816.36 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.62, 816.36 and 329.60 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.62 : 816.36 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.62/816.36 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.62x = 816.36 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.62x = 269,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,072.26/591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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