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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.21, 889.97 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.21, 889.97 and 285.21 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.21 : 889.97 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.21/889.97 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.21x = 889.97 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.21x = 253,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,828.34/593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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