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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.89, 883.80 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.89, 883.80 and 394.44 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.89 : 883.80 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.89/883.80 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.89x = 883.80 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.89x = 348,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,606.07/589.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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