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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.83, 820.86 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.83, 820.86 and 332.85 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.83 : 820.86 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.83/820.86 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.83x = 820.86 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.83x = 273,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,223.25/594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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