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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.91, 816.84 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.91, 816.84 and 329.93 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.91 : 816.84 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.91/816.84 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.91x = 816.84 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.91x = 269,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,500.02/591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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