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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 890.22 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 890.22 and 400.50 is: 600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 890.22 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/890.22 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 890.22 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 356,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,533.11/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.95

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