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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 889.83 and 398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 889.83 and 398.43 is: 596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 889.83 = 398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/889.83 = 398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 889.83 × 398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 354,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,534.97/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.83

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