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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.05, 819.78 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.05, 819.78 and 328.52 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.05 : 819.78 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.05/819.78 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.05x = 819.78 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.05x = 269,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,308.38/594.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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