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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 818.69 and 416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 818.69 and 416.29 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 818.69 = 416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/818.69 = 416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 818.69 × 416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 340,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,808.37/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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