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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 819.06 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 819.06 and 475.56 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 819.06 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/819.06 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 819.06 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 389,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,512.17/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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