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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.77, 889.39 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.77, 889.39 and 447.88 is: 670.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.77 : 889.39 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.77/889.39 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.77x = 889.39 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.77x = 398,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,339.99/593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.87

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