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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 894.13 and 593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 894.13 and 593.96 is: 884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 894.13 = 593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/894.13 = 593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 894.13 × 593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 531,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,077.45/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.42

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