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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.45, 820.89 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.45, 820.89 and 429.80 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.45 : 820.89 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.45/820.89 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.45x = 820.89 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.45x = 352,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,814.42/594.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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