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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.80, 819.70 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.80, 819.70 and 438.60 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.80 : 819.70 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.80/819.70 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.80x = 819.70 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.80x = 359,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,520.42/593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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