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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.95, 816.83 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.95, 816.83 and 329.94 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.95 : 816.83 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.95/816.83 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.95x = 816.83 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.95x = 269,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,504.89/591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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