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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 889.02 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 889.02 and 437.96 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 889.02 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/889.02 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 889.02 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 389,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,355.20/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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