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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.07, 818.96 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.07, 818.96 and 407.27 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.07 : 818.96 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.07/818.96 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.07x = 818.96 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.07x = 333,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,534.00/594.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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