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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 890.91 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 890.91 and 410.79 is: 616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 890.91 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/890.91 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 890.91 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 365,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,976.92/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.40

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