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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 820.01 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 820.01 and 332.24 is: 458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 820.01 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/820.01 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 820.01 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 272,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,436.85/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.47

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