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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 820.13 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 820.13 and 332.28 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 820.13 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/820.13 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 820.13 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 272,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,511.14/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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