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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 818.85 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 818.85 and 435.81 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 818.85 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/818.85 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 818.85 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 356,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,863.02/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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