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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.75, 816.62 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.75, 816.62 and 329.84 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.75 : 816.62 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.75/816.62 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.75x = 816.62 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.75x = 269,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,348.21/591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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