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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.61, 890.19 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.61, 890.19 and 285.14 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.61 : 890.19 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.61/890.19 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.61x = 890.19 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.61x = 253,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,824.33/593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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