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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.13, 890.60 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.13, 890.60 and 285.89 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.13 : 890.60 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.13/890.60 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.13x = 890.60 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.13x = 254,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,612.20/594.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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