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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 820.31 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 820.31 and 332.45 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 820.31 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/820.31 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 820.31 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 272,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,706.30/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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