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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 884.82 and 501.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 884.82 and 501.29 is: 747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 884.82 = 501.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/884.82 = 501.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 884.82 × 501.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 443,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,552.19/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.70

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