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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 820.21 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 820.21 and 332.39 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 820.21 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/820.21 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 820.21 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 272,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,625.50/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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