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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.96, 890.96 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.96, 890.96 and 398.80 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.96 : 890.96 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.96/890.96 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.96x = 890.96 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.96x = 355,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,314.85/593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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