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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 888.95 and 411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 888.95 and 411.07 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 888.95 = 411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/888.95 = 411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 888.95 × 411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 365,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,418.45/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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