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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 889.17 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 889.17 and 408.42 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 889.17 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/889.17 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 889.17 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 363,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,157.03/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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