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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 820.09 and 454.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 820.09 and 454.49 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 820.09 = 454.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/820.09 = 454.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 820.09 × 454.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 372,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,718.02/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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