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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 818.81 and 460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 818.81 and 460.05 is: 635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 818.81 = 460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/818.81 = 460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 818.81 × 460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 376,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,693.54/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.09

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