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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 888.84 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 888.84 and 300.42 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 888.84 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/888.84 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 888.84 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 267,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,025.31/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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