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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.52, 820.42 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.52, 820.42 and 332.54 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.52 : 820.42 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.52/820.42 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.52x = 820.42 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.52x = 272,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,822.47/594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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