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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.99, 889.74 and 430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.99, 889.74 and 430.97 is: 644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.99 : 889.74 = 430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.99/889.74 = 430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.99x = 889.74 × 430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.99x = 383,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,451.25/594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.47

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