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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 820.67 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 820.67 and 332.74 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 820.67 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/820.67 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 820.67 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 273,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,069.74/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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