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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 816.94 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 816.94 and 329.98 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 816.94 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/816.94 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 816.94 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 269,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,573.86/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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