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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 820.08 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 820.08 and 332.28 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 820.08 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/820.08 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 820.08 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 272,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,492.08/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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