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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.99, 821.08 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.99, 821.08 and 329.43 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.99 : 821.08 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.99/821.08 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.99x = 821.08 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.99x = 270,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,487.56/594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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