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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.41, 888.90 and 477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.41, 888.90 and 477.23 is: 714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.41 : 888.90 = 477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.41/888.90 = 477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.41x = 888.90 × 477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.41x = 424,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,208.64/593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.86

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