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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 888.80 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 888.80 and 410.37 is: 614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 888.80 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/888.80 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 888.80 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 364,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,734.80/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.62

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