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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 820.57 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 820.57 and 332.64 is: 459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 820.57 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/820.57 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 820.57 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 272,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,954.20/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.04

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