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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.99, 819.80 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.99, 819.80 and 453.84 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.99 : 819.80 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.99/819.80 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.99x = 819.80 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.99x = 372,058.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,058.03/593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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