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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.49, 818.46 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.49, 818.46 and 407.19 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.49 : 818.46 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.49/818.46 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.49x = 818.46 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.49x = 333,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,268.73/593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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