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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 888.72 and 400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 888.72 and 400.48 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 888.72 = 400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/888.72 = 400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 888.72 × 400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 355,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,914.59/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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