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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891 and 286.11 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 254,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,924.01/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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