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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 818.10 and 427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 818.10 and 427.55 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 818.10 = 427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/818.10 = 427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 818.10 × 427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 349,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,778.66/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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