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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 890.48 and 208.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 890.48 and 208.81 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 890.48 = 208.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/890.48 = 208.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 890.48 × 208.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 185,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,941.13/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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