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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.55, 819.30 and 463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.55, 819.30 and 463.33 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.55 : 819.30 = 463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.55/819.30 = 463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.55x = 819.30 × 463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.55x = 379,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,606.27/594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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