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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.70, 820.69 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.70, 820.69 and 332.71 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.70 : 820.69 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.70/820.69 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.70x = 820.69 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.70x = 273,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,051.77/594.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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