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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.13, 819.89 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.13, 819.89 and 332.16 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.13 : 819.89 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.13/819.89 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.13x = 819.89 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.13x = 272,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,334.66/594.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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