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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 889.99 and 440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.87, 889.99 and 440.37 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.87 : 889.99 = 440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.87/889.99 = 440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.87x = 889.99 × 440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.87x = 391,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,923.80/593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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