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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.74, 819.93 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.74, 819.93 and 463.94 is: 639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.74 : 819.93 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.74/819.93 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.74x = 819.93 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.74x = 380,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,398.32/594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.60

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