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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.40, 819.68 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.40, 819.68 and 463.20 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.40 : 819.68 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.40/819.68 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.40x = 819.68 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.40x = 379,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,675.78/594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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