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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.82, 820.85 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.82, 820.85 and 329.28 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.82 : 820.85 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.82/820.85 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.82x = 820.85 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.82x = 270,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,289.49/594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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