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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.17, 819.96 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.17, 819.96 and 345.53 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.17 : 819.96 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.17/819.96 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.17x = 819.96 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.17x = 283,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,320.78/594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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