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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 889.56 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 889.56 and 419.58 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 889.56 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/889.56 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 889.56 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 373,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,241.58/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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