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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 891.62 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 891.62 and 286.07 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 891.62 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/891.62 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 891.62 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 255,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,059.84/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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