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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 891.47 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 891.47 and 412.02 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 891.47 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/891.47 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 891.47 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 367,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,304.50/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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