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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 888.02 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 888.02 and 400.50 is: 599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 888.02 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/888.02 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 888.02 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 355,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,652.01/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.29

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