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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 890.55 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 890.55 and 400.08 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 890.55 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/890.55 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 890.55 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 356,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,291.24/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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