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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 888.84 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 888.84 and 410.49 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 888.84 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/888.84 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 888.84 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 364,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,859.93/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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