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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.60, 819.32 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.60, 819.32 and 436.48 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.60 : 819.32 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.60/819.32 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.60x = 819.32 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.60x = 357,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,616.79/593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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