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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 820.11 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 820.11 and 332.33 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 820.11 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/820.11 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 820.11 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 272,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,544.30/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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