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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 922.96 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 922.96 and 593.31 is: 885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 922.96 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/922.96 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 922.96 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 547,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,601.80/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.46

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