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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.21, 820.03 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.21, 820.03 and 332.21 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.21 : 820.03 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.21/820.03 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.21x = 820.03 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.21x = 272,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,422.17/594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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