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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 890.94 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 890.94 and 285.64 is: 428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 890.94 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/890.94 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 890.94 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 254,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,488.10/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.34

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