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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 890.37 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 890.37 and 431.58 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 890.37 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/890.37 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 890.37 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 384,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,265.88/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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