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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 819.60 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 819.60 and 505.74 is: 697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 819.60 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/819.60 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 819.60 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 414,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,504.50/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.33

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