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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 890.28 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 890.28 and 432.06 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 890.28 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/890.28 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 890.28 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 384,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,654.38/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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