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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 819.09 and 461.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 819.09 and 461.87 is: 637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 819.09 = 461.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/819.09 = 461.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 819.09 × 461.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 378,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,313.10/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.16

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