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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 818.80 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 818.80 and 445.82 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 818.80 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/818.80 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 818.80 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 365,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,032.21/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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