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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 820.05 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 820.05 and 332.26 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 820.05 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/820.05 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 820.05 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 272,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,469.81/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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