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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.89, 820.99 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.89, 820.99 and 437.45 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.89 : 820.99 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.89/820.99 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.89x = 820.99 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.89x = 359,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,140.67/594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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