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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 820.92 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 820.92 and 329.28 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 820.92 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/820.92 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 820.92 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 270,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,312.54/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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