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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 821.03 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 821.03 and 329.40 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 821.03 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/821.03 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 821.03 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 270,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,445.64/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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