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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 891.14 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 891.14 and 285.77 is: 428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 891.14 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/891.14 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 891.14 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 254,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,655.19/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.73

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