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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 818.09 and 415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 818.09 and 415.87 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 818.09 = 415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/818.09 = 415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 818.09 × 415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 340,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,219.39/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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