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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.98, 816.94 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.98, 816.94 and 326.44 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.98 : 816.94 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.98/816.94 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.98x = 816.94 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.98x = 266,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,681.89/591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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