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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.61, 891.26 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.61, 891.26 and 320.67 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.61 : 891.26 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.61/891.26 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.61x = 891.26 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.61x = 285,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,798.74/593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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