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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 888.65 and 430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 888.65 and 430.63 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 888.65 = 430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/888.65 = 430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 888.65 × 430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 382,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,679.35/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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