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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 889.34 and 408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 889.34 and 408.28 is: 612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 889.34 = 408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/889.34 = 408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 889.34 × 408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 363,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,099.74/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.21

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