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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.79, 891.11 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.79, 891.11 and 411.40 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.79 : 891.11 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.79/891.11 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.79x = 891.11 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.79x = 366,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,602.65/593.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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