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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 818.10 and 418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 818.10 and 418.59 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 818.10 = 418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/818.10 = 418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 818.10 × 418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 342,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,448.48/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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