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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.22 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.22 and 465.32 is: 697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.22 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.22 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.22 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 414,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,237.17/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.98

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