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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.15, 821.31 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.15, 821.31 and 329.60 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.15 : 821.31 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.15/821.31 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.15x = 821.31 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.15x = 270,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,700.90/595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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