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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.81, 820.85 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.81, 820.85 and 332.82 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.81 : 820.85 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.81/820.85 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.81x = 820.85 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.81x = 273,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,193.63/594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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