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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.83, 888.52 and 411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.83, 888.52 and 411.58 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.83 : 888.52 = 411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.83/888.52 = 411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.83x = 888.52 × 411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.83x = 365,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,695.00/593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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