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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 818.94 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 818.94 and 406.59 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 818.94 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/818.94 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 818.94 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 332,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,972.81/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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