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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 818.87 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 818.87 and 418.56 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 818.87 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/818.87 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 818.87 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 342,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,746.23/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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