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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 816.51 and 326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 816.51 and 326.11 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 816.51 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/816.51 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 816.51 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 266,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,272.08/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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