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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 888.03 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 888.03 and 420.32 is: 628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 888.03 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/888.03 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 888.03 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 373,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,252.33/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.93

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