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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 820.22 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 820.22 and 332.36 is: 458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 820.22 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/820.22 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 820.22 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 272,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,602.56/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.66

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