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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 890.50 and 466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 890.50 and 466.23 is: 699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 890.50 = 466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/890.50 = 466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 890.50 × 466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 415,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,177.82/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.34

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