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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.31, 820.13 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.31, 820.13 and 332.32 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.31 : 820.13 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.31/820.13 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.31x = 820.13 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.31x = 272,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,545.99/594.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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