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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.86, 816.80 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.86, 816.80 and 329.91 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.86 : 816.80 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.86/816.80 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.86x = 816.80 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.86x = 269,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,468.84/591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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