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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 820.86 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 820.86 and 332.84 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 820.86 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/820.86 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 820.86 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 273,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,215.04/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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