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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 836.42 and 593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 836.42 and 593.90 is: 821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 836.42 = 593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/836.42 = 593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 836.42 × 593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 496,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,749.84/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.30

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