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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.35 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.35 and 203.47 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.35 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.35 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.35 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 181,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,156.78/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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