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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.46, 820.79 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.46, 820.79 and 429.04 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.46 : 820.79 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.46/820.79 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.46x = 820.79 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.46x = 352,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,151.74/594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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