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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 888.68 and 411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 888.68 and 411.02 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 888.68 = 411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/888.68 = 411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 888.68 × 411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 365,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,261.84/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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