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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 820.20 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 820.20 and 332.38 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 820.20 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/820.20 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 820.20 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 272,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,620.35/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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