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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 888.27 and 448.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 888.27 and 448.33 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 888.27 = 448.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/888.27 = 448.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 888.27 × 448.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 398,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,238.09/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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