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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.81, 816.73 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.81, 816.73 and 329.83 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.81 : 816.73 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.81/816.73 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.81x = 816.73 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.81x = 269,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,382.06/591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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