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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.81, 818.21 and 504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.81, 818.21 and 504.98 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.81 : 818.21 = 504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.81/818.21 = 504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.81x = 818.21 × 504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.81x = 413,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,175.59/593.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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