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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.49, 889.93 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.49, 889.93 and 409 is: 612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.49 : 889.93 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.49/889.93 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.49x = 889.93 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.49x = 363,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,981.37/594.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.26

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