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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 820.80 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 820.80 and 332.86 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 820.80 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/820.80 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 820.80 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 273,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,211.49/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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