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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 889.44 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 889.44 and 284.50 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 889.44 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/889.44 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 889.44 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 253,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,044.67/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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