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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 818.88 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 818.88 and 488.64 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 818.88 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/818.88 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 818.88 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 400,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,137.52/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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