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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.09, 888.41 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.09, 888.41 and 300.18 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.09 : 888.41 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.09/888.41 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.09x = 888.41 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.09x = 266,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,682.91/593.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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