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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.56, 890.40 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.56, 890.40 and 450.56 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.56 : 890.40 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.56/890.40 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.56x = 890.40 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.56x = 401,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,178.62/594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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