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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 820.49 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 820.49 and 332.64 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 820.49 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/820.49 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 820.49 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 272,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,926.13/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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