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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 888.66 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 888.66 and 496.70 is: 744.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 888.66 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/888.66 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 888.66 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 441,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,402.62/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.05

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