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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 888.62 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 888.62 and 477.04 is: 714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 888.62 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/888.62 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 888.62 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 423,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,907.03/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.58

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