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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 820.08 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 820.08 and 332.28 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 820.08 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/820.08 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 820.08 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 272,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,496.18/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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