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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.07, 890.91 and 285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.07, 890.91 and 285.73 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.07 : 890.91 = 285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.07/890.91 = 285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.07x = 890.91 × 285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.07x = 254,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,559.71/594.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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