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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.91, 816.85 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.91, 816.85 and 329.94 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.91 : 816.85 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.91/816.85 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.91x = 816.85 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.91x = 269,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,507.40/591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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