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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 820.62 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 820.62 and 483.78 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 820.62 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/820.62 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 820.62 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 396,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,999.54/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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