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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 820.94 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 820.94 and 398.52 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 820.94 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/820.94 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 820.94 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 327,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,159.02/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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