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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 819.16 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 819.16 and 495.52 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 819.16 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/819.16 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 819.16 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 405,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,910.16/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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