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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.04, 888.32 and 566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.04, 888.32 and 566.30 is: 848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.04 : 888.32 = 566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.04/888.32 = 566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.04x = 888.32 × 566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.04x = 503,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,055.62/593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.27

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