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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 888.03 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 888.03 and 447.53 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 888.03 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/888.03 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 888.03 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 397,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,415.63/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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