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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 890.01 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 890.01 and 285.14 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 890.01 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/890.01 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 890.01 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 253,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,773.00/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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