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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.83, 820.88 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.83, 820.88 and 332.87 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.83 : 820.88 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.83/820.88 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.83x = 820.88 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.83x = 273,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,240.56/594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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