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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 890.32 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 890.32 and 304.80 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 890.32 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/890.32 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 890.32 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 271,369.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,369.54/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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