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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.90, 816.84 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.90, 816.84 and 329.91 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.90 : 816.84 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.90/816.84 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.90x = 816.84 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.90x = 269,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,480.62/591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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