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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 820.10 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 820.10 and 332.30 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 820.10 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/820.10 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 820.10 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 272,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,522.11/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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