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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 889.01 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 889.01 and 439.38 is: 657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 889.01 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/889.01 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 889.01 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 390,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,613.21/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.94

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