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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.38, 889.09 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.38, 889.09 and 419.20 is: 628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.38 : 889.09 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.38/889.09 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.38x = 889.09 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.38x = 372,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,703.26/593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.10

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