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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 888.63 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 888.63 and 440.19 is: 658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 888.63 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/888.63 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 888.63 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 391,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,166.04/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.99

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