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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 820.93 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 820.93 and 437.14 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 820.93 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/820.93 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 820.93 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 358,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,861.34/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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