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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 820.28 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 820.28 and 332.46 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 820.28 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/820.28 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 820.28 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 272,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,710.29/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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