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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 890.18 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 890.18 and 329.92 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 890.18 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/890.18 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 890.18 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 293,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,688.19/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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