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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 818.66 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 818.66 and 427.34 is: 589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 818.66 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/818.66 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 818.66 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 349,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,846.16/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.48

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