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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.90, 890.96 and 456.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.90, 890.96 and 456.89 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.90 : 890.96 = 456.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.90/890.96 = 456.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.90x = 890.96 × 456.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.90x = 407,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,063.98/594.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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