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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 820.43 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 820.43 and 358.65 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 820.43 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/820.43 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 820.43 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 294,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,246.77/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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