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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 889.58 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 889.58 and 431.42 is: 646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 889.58 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/889.58 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 889.58 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 383,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,779.23/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.73

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