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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.41, 818.49 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.41, 818.49 and 406.62 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.41 : 818.49 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.41/818.49 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.41x = 818.49 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.41x = 332,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,814.40/593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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