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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 820.53 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 820.53 and 437.50 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 820.53 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/820.53 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 820.53 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 358,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,982.90/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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