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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.33, 889.26 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.33, 889.26 and 412.08 is: 616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.33 : 889.26 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.33/889.26 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.33x = 889.26 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.33x = 366,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,446.26/594.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.57

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