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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 819.07 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 819.07 and 462.43 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 819.07 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/819.07 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 819.07 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 378,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,762.54/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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