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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.20, 819.95 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.20, 819.95 and 332.17 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.20 : 819.95 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.20/819.95 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.20x = 819.95 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.20x = 272,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,359.08/594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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