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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.43, 891.28 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.43, 891.28 and 286.02 is: 428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.43 : 891.28 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.43/891.28 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.43x = 891.28 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.43x = 254,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,923.91/594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.85

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