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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.64 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.64 and 332.87 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.64 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.64 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.64 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 296,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,133.63/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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