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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 888.48 and 496.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 888.48 and 496.58 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 888.48 = 496.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/888.48 = 496.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 888.48 × 496.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 441,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,198.78/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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