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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 818.08 and 435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 818.08 and 435.70 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 818.08 = 435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/818.08 = 435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 818.08 × 435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 356,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,437.46/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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