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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 818.45 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 818.45 and 427.82 is: 589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 818.45 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/818.45 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 818.45 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 350,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,143.05/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.59

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