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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 820.58 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 820.58 and 332.66 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 820.58 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/820.58 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 820.58 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 272,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,968.38/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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