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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 818.34 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 818.34 and 453.34 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 818.34 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/818.34 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 818.34 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 370,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,986.26/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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