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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.13, 883.98 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.13, 883.98 and 394.23 is: 591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.13 : 883.98 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.13/883.98 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.13x = 883.98 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.13x = 348,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,491.44/589.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.54

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