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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.35, 816.58 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.35, 816.58 and 493.93 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.35 : 816.58 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.35/816.58 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.35x = 816.58 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.35x = 403,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,335.00/592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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