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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 819.54 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 819.54 and 438.24 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 819.54 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/819.54 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 819.54 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 359,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,155.21/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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