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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 820.68 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 820.68 and 332.73 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 820.68 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/820.68 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 820.68 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 273,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,064.86/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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