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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 820.55 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 820.55 and 332.58 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 820.55 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/820.55 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 820.55 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 272,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,898.52/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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