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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 818.60 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 818.60 and 406.64 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 818.60 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/818.60 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 818.60 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 332,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,875.52/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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