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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 818.91 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 818.91 and 453.87 is: 626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 818.91 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/818.91 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 818.91 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 371,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,678.68/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.20

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