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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.11, 819.90 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.11, 819.90 and 332.11 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.11 : 819.90 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.11/819.90 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.11x = 819.90 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.11x = 272,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,291.23/594.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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