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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.14, 890.44 and 430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.14, 890.44 and 430.17 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.14 : 890.44 = 430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.14/890.44 = 430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.14x = 890.44 × 430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.14x = 383,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,040.57/594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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