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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 820.44 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 820.44 and 332.62 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 820.44 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/820.44 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 820.44 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 272,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,894.75/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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