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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 890.87 and 464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 890.87 and 464.54 is: 696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 890.87 = 464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/890.87 = 464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 890.87 × 464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 413,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,837.97/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.01

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