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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.02, 882.99 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.02, 882.99 and 204 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.02 : 882.99 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.02/882.99 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.02x = 882.99 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.02x = 180,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,129.96/589.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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