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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 819.18 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 819.18 and 470.21 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 819.18 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/819.18 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 819.18 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 385,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,186.63/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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