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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 889.49 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 889.49 and 285.98 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 889.49 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/889.49 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 889.49 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 254,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,372.62/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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