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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.44, 820.27 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.44, 820.27 and 332.41 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.44 : 820.27 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.44/820.27 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.44x = 820.27 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.44x = 272,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,665.95/594.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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