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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 818.42 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 818.42 and 418.65 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 818.42 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/818.42 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 818.42 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 342,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,629.44/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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