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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 820.92 and 429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 820.92 and 429.54 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 820.92 = 429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/820.92 = 429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 820.92 × 429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 352,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,617.98/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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