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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.60, 888 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.60, 888 and 464 is: 694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.60 : 888 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.60/888 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.60x = 888 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.60x = 412,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,032/593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.12

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