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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 818.12 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 818.12 and 406.74 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 818.12 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/818.12 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 818.12 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 332,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,766.21/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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