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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 818.68 and 427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 818.68 and 427.90 is: 590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 818.68 = 427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/818.68 = 427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 818.68 × 427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 350,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,306.94/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.00

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