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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.71, 820.67 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.71, 820.67 and 332.72 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.71 : 820.67 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.71/820.67 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.71x = 820.67 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.71x = 273,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,047.56/594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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