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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 819.89 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 819.89 and 454.13 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 819.89 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/819.89 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 819.89 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 372,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,336.65/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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