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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 819.33 and 417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 819.33 and 417.11 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 819.33 = 417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/819.33 = 417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 819.33 × 417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 341,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,746.64/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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