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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.05, 890.94 and 285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.05, 890.94 and 285.71 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.05 : 890.94 = 285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.05/890.94 = 285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.05x = 890.94 × 285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.05x = 254,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,550.47/594.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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