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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.71, 890.67 and 285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.71, 890.67 and 285.34 is: 428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.71 : 890.67 = 285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.71/890.67 = 285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.71x = 890.67 × 285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.71x = 254,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,143.78/593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.06

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