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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 820.35 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 820.35 and 419.22 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 820.35 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/820.35 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 820.35 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 343,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,907.13/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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