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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.94, 816.88 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.94, 816.88 and 329.96 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.94 : 816.88 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.94/816.88 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.94x = 816.88 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.94x = 269,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,537.72/591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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