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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 819.23 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 819.23 and 436.43 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 819.23 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/819.23 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 819.23 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 357,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,530.27/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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