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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 819.78 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 819.78 and 332.10 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 819.78 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/819.78 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 819.78 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 272,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,248.94/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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