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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 820.77 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 820.77 and 332.78 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 820.77 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/820.77 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 820.77 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 273,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,134.81/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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