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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 819.97 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 819.97 and 332.17 is: 458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 819.97 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/819.97 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 819.97 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 272,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,366.55/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.41

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