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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 891.42 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 891.42 and 502.43 is: 753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 891.42 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/891.42 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 891.42 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 447,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,871.69/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.46

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