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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 891.72 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 891.72 and 285.98 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 891.72 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/891.72 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 891.72 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 255,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,014.09/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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