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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.63, 816.44 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.63, 816.44 and 329.66 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.63 : 816.44 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.63/816.44 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.63x = 816.44 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.63x = 269,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,147.61/591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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