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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.51, 820.44 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.51, 820.44 and 332.54 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.51 : 820.44 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.51/820.44 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.51x = 820.44 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.51x = 272,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,831.17/594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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