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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 820.90 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 820.90 and 454.64 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 820.90 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/820.90 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 820.90 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 373,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,210.44/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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