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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 890.62 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 890.62 and 334.41 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 890.62 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/890.62 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 890.62 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 297,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,830.56/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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