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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 819.63 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 819.63 and 470.07 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 819.63 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/819.63 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 819.63 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 385,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,283.47/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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