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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.74 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.74 and 332 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.74 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.74 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.74 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 272,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,153.68/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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