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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 819.74 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 819.74 and 332.03 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 819.74 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/819.74 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 819.74 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 272,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,178.27/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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