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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.66, 820.66 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.66, 820.66 and 332.70 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.66 : 820.66 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.66/820.66 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.66x = 820.66 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.66x = 273,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,033.58/594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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