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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.90, 816.71 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.90, 816.71 and 329.87 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.90 : 816.71 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.90/816.71 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.90x = 816.71 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.90x = 269,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,402.39/591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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