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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 888.42 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 888.42 and 409.84 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 888.42 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/888.42 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 888.42 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 364,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,110.05/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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