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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 819.42 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 819.42 and 501.16 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 819.42 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/819.42 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 819.42 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 410,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,660.53/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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