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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 889.11 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 889.11 and 436.80 is: 654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 889.11 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/889.11 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 889.11 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 388,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,363.25/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.67

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