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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.04, 817.32 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.04, 817.32 and 437.52 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.04 : 817.32 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.04/817.32 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.04x = 817.32 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.04x = 357,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,593.85/593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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