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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 820.53 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 820.53 and 454.95 is: 627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 820.53 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/820.53 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 820.53 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 373,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,300.12/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.69

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