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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 887.94 and 436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 887.94 and 436.82 is: 653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 887.94 = 436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/887.94 = 436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 887.94 × 436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 387,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,869.95/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.68

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