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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 890.81 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 890.81 and 408.68 is: 613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 890.81 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/890.81 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 890.81 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 364,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,049.73/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.72

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