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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 890.19 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 890.19 and 431.46 is: 646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 890.19 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/890.19 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 890.19 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 384,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,081.38/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.31

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