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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 818.01 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 818.01 and 435.66 is: 600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 818.01 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/818.01 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 818.01 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 356,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,371.17/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.88

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