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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 818.39 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 818.39 and 435.94 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 818.39 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/818.39 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 818.39 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 356,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,767.98/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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