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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.52, 820.70 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.52, 820.70 and 447.19 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.52 : 820.70 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.52/820.70 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.52x = 820.70 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.52x = 367,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,006.60/594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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