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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 890.13 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 890.13 and 305.03 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 890.13 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/890.13 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 890.13 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 271,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,516.35/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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