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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 890.44 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 890.44 and 285.28 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 890.44 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/890.44 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 890.44 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 254,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,024.72/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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