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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 819.96 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 819.96 and 332.20 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 819.96 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/819.96 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 819.96 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 272,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,390.71/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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