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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 892.66 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 892.66 and 286.92 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 892.66 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/892.66 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 892.66 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 256,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,122.01/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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