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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 819.88 and 345.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 819.88 and 345.59 is: 476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 819.88 = 345.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/819.88 = 345.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 819.88 × 345.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 283,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,342.33/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.91

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