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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 819.15 and 397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 819.15 and 397.70 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 819.15 = 397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/819.15 = 397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 819.15 × 397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 325,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,771.86/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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