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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.33, 888.79 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.33, 888.79 and 300.42 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.33 : 888.79 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.33/888.79 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.33x = 888.79 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.33x = 267,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,010.29/593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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