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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 889.65 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 889.65 and 304.62 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 889.65 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/889.65 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 889.65 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 271,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,005.18/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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