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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.12, 821.31 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.12, 821.31 and 329.58 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.12 : 821.31 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.12/821.31 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.12x = 821.31 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.12x = 270,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,687.35/595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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