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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.46 and 419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.46 and 419.73 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.46 = 419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.46 = 419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.46 × 419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 373,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,752.78/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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