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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 819.07 and 505.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 819.07 and 505.43 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 819.07 = 505.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/819.07 = 505.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 819.07 × 505.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 413,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,982.55/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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