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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 819.45 and 428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 819.45 and 428.13 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 819.45 = 428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/819.45 = 428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 819.45 × 428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 350,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,831.13/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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