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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.66, 889.26 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.66, 889.26 and 463.52 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.66 : 889.26 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.66/889.26 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.66x = 889.26 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.66x = 412,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,189.80/593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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