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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 820.53 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 820.53 and 332.60 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 820.53 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/820.53 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 820.53 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 272,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,908.28/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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