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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 819.73 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 819.73 and 345.40 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 819.73 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/819.73 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 819.73 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 283,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,133.12/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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