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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 819.03 and 460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 819.03 and 460.90 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 819.03 = 460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/819.03 = 460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 819.03 × 460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 377,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,490.93/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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