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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.89, 820.93 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.89, 820.93 and 332.91 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.89 : 820.93 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.89/820.93 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.89x = 820.93 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.89x = 273,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,295.81/594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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