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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 891.59 and 485.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 891.59 and 485.67 is: 729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 891.59 = 485.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/891.59 = 485.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 891.59 × 485.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 433,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,016.09/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.39

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