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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.60, 890.30 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.60, 890.30 and 431.40 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.60 : 890.30 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.60/890.30 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.60x = 890.30 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.60x = 384,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,075.42/594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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