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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.33, 820.11 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.33, 820.11 and 332.34 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.33 : 820.11 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.33/820.11 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.33x = 820.11 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.33x = 272,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,555.36/594.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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