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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.33 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.33 and 593.33 is: 889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.33 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.33 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.33 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 573,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,347.75/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.49

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