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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 820.62 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 820.62 and 332.66 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 820.62 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/820.62 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 820.62 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 272,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,987.45/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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