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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 819.93 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 819.93 and 419.74 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 819.93 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/819.93 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 819.93 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 344,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,157.42/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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