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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 889.16 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 889.16 and 430.34 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 889.16 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/889.16 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 889.16 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 382,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,641.11/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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