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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 820.83 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 820.83 and 470.70 is: 649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 820.83 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/820.83 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 820.83 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 386,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,364.68/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.85

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