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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 818.18 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 818.18 and 435.13 is: 600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 818.18 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/818.18 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 818.18 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 356,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,014.66/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.74

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