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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 890.08 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 890.08 and 396.48 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 890.08 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/890.08 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 890.08 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 352,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,898.92/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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