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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 889.50 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 889.50 and 410.16 is: 614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 889.50 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/889.50 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 889.50 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 364,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,837.32/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.95

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