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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 889.90 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 889.90 and 411.96 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 889.90 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/889.90 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 889.90 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 366,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,603.20/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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