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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.48, 890.36 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.48, 890.36 and 430.48 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.48 : 890.36 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.48/890.36 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.48x = 890.36 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.48x = 383,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,282.17/594.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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