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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 819.93 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 819.93 and 468.60 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 819.93 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/819.93 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 819.93 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 384,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,217.84/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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