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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 818.63 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 818.63 and 416.25 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 818.63 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/818.63 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 818.63 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 340,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,752.66/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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