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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.55, 821.79 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.55, 821.79 and 329.97 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.55 : 821.79 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.55/821.79 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.55x = 821.79 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.55x = 271,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,168.12/595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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