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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.23, 816.05 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.23, 816.05 and 482.46 is: 663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.23 : 816.05 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.23/816.05 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.23x = 816.05 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.23x = 393,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,711.48/593.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.67

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