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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 819.39 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 819.39 and 428.34 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 819.39 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/819.39 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 819.39 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 350,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,977.51/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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