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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.18, 821.32 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.18, 821.32 and 329.64 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.18 : 821.32 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.18/821.32 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.18x = 821.32 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.18x = 270,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,739.92/595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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