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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 888.85 and 430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 888.85 and 430.75 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 888.85 = 430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/888.85 = 430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 888.85 × 430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 382,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,872.14/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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