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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 889.94 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 889.94 and 333.42 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 889.94 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/889.94 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 889.94 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 296,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,722.13/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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