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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 816.70 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 816.70 and 329.84 is: 455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 816.70 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/816.70 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 816.70 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 269,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,380.33/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.20

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