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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 888.73 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 888.73 and 483.71 is: 724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 888.73 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/888.73 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 888.73 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 429,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,887.59/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.61

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