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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 818.91 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 818.91 and 428.49 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 818.91 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/818.91 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 818.91 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 350,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,894.75/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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