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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 820.26 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 820.26 and 328.83 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 820.26 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/820.26 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 820.26 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 269,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,726.10/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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