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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 890.19 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 890.19 and 438.72 is: 657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 890.19 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/890.19 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 890.19 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 390,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,544.16/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.47

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