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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.78 and 345.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.78 and 345.39 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.78 = 345.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.78 = 345.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.78 × 345.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 283,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,143.81/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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