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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 819.87 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 819.87 and 332.16 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 819.87 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/819.87 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 819.87 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 272,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,328.02/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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