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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.15, 889.72 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.15, 889.72 and 463.26 is: 694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.15 : 889.72 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.15/889.72 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.15x = 889.72 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.15x = 412,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,169.37/593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.88

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