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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 888.61 and 419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 888.61 and 419.43 is: 628.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 888.61 = 419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/888.61 = 419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 888.61 × 419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 372,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,709.69/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.01

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