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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 820.63 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 820.63 and 412.84 is: 569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 820.63 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/820.63 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 820.63 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 338,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,788.89/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.95

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