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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.21, 820.07 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.21, 820.07 and 332.23 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.21 : 820.07 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.21/820.07 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.21x = 820.07 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.21x = 272,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,448.39/594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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