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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 820.08 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 820.08 and 437.16 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 820.08 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/820.08 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 820.08 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 358,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,506.17/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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