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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.77, 816.59 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.77, 816.59 and 329.81 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.77 : 816.59 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.77/816.59 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.77x = 816.59 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.77x = 269,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,317.90/591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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