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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 820.01 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 820.01 and 446.96 is: 616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 820.01 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/820.01 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 820.01 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 366,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,507.57/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.42

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