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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.83, 818.71 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.83, 818.71 and 428.09 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.83 : 818.71 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.83/818.71 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.83x = 818.71 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.83x = 350,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,476.40/593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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