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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 820.17 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 820.17 and 332.37 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 820.17 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/820.17 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 820.17 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 272,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,599.90/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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