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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 889.69 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 889.69 and 301.27 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 889.69 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/889.69 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 889.69 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 268,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,030.95/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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