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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.31, 888.45 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.31, 888.45 and 439.01 is: 657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.31 : 888.45 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.31/888.45 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.31x = 888.45 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.31x = 390,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,038.43/593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.39

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