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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.83, 818.85 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.83, 818.85 and 453.97 is: 625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.83 : 818.85 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.83/818.85 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.83x = 818.85 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.83x = 371,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,733.33/593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.99

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