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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 888.12 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 888.12 and 429.60 is: 642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 888.12 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/888.12 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 888.12 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 381,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,536.35/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.58

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