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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.48, 890.94 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.48, 890.94 and 457.08 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.48 : 890.94 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.48/890.94 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.48x = 890.94 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.48x = 407,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,230.86/594.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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