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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 819.63 and 460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 819.63 and 460.65 is: 635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 819.63 = 460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/819.63 = 460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 819.63 × 460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 377,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,562.56/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.92

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