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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 816.57 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 816.57 and 326.16 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 816.57 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/816.57 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 816.57 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 266,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,332.47/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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