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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 890.16 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 890.16 and 285.60 is: 428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 890.16 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/890.16 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 890.16 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 254,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,229.70/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.00

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