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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 820.14 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 820.14 and 332.32 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 820.14 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/820.14 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 820.14 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 272,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,548.92/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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