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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 888.53 and 463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 888.53 and 463.95 is: 694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 888.53 = 463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/888.53 = 463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 888.53 × 463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 412,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,231.17/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.52

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