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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.49, 819.72 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.49, 819.72 and 469.56 is: 648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.49 : 819.72 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.49/819.72 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.49x = 819.72 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.49x = 384,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,907.72/593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.55

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