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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.14, 819.66 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.14, 819.66 and 407.66 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.14 : 819.66 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.14/819.66 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.14x = 819.66 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.14x = 334,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,142.60/594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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