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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.41, 820.36 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.41, 820.36 and 332.44 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.41 : 820.36 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.41/820.36 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.41x = 820.36 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.41x = 272,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,718.84/594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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