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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 818.38 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 818.38 and 453.28 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 818.38 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/818.38 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 818.38 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 370,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,955.29/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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