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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 818.67 and 460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 818.67 and 460.66 is: 635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 818.67 = 460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/818.67 = 460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 818.67 × 460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 377,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,128.52/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.30

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