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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 820.56 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 820.56 and 332.63 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 820.56 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/820.56 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 820.56 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 272,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,942.87/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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