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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 889.16 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 889.16 and 448.27 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 889.16 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/889.16 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 889.16 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 398,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,579.29/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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