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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.91, 818.01 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.91, 818.01 and 436.14 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.91 : 818.01 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.91/818.01 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.91x = 818.01 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.91x = 356,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,766.88/593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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