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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.95, 816.89 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.95, 816.89 and 329.96 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.95 : 816.89 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.95/816.89 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.95x = 816.89 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.95x = 269,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,535.29/591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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