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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.94, 820.99 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.94, 820.99 and 332.91 is: 459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.94 : 820.99 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.94/820.99 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.94x = 820.99 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.94x = 273,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,315.78/594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.40

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