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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 888.35 and 407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 888.35 and 407.93 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 888.35 = 407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/888.35 = 407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 888.35 × 407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 362,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,378.13/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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