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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.19, 819.99 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.19, 819.99 and 332.21 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.19 : 819.99 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.19/819.99 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.19x = 819.99 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.19x = 272,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,408.88/594.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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