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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 819.11 and 407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 819.11 and 407.45 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 819.11 = 407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/819.11 = 407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 819.11 × 407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 333,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,749.44/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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