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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.64, 816.47 and 329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.64, 816.47 and 329.65 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.64 : 816.47 = 329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.64/816.47 = 329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.64x = 816.47 × 329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.64x = 269,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,149.34/591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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