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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.25, 821.44 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.25, 821.44 and 329.70 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.25 : 821.44 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.25/821.44 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.25x = 821.44 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.25x = 270,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,828.77/595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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