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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 888.44 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 888.44 and 430.47 is: 644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 888.44 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/888.44 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 888.44 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 382,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,444.61/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.92

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