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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 890.18 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.87, 890.18 and 285.53 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.87 : 890.18 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.87/890.18 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.87x = 890.18 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.87x = 254,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,167.89/593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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