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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 821.32 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 821.32 and 329.61 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 821.32 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/821.32 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 821.32 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 270,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,715.29/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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