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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 820.60 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 820.60 and 332.72 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 820.60 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/820.60 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 820.60 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 273,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,030.03/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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