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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 818.23 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 818.23 and 427.16 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 818.23 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/818.23 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 818.23 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 349,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,515.13/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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