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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 820.95 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 820.95 and 419.72 is: 579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 820.95 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/820.95 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 820.95 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 344,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,569.13/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.42

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