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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 889.75 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 889.75 and 454.52 is: 681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 889.75 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/889.75 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 889.75 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 404,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,405.29/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.81

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