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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 894.80 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 894.80 and 466.26 is: 702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 894.80 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/894.80 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 894.80 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 417,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,207.12/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.44

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