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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 820.41 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 820.41 and 332.50 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 820.41 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/820.41 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 820.41 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 272,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,786.33/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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