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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.15, 819.77 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.15, 819.77 and 332.15 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.15 : 819.77 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.15/819.77 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.15x = 819.77 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.15x = 272,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,280.85/594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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