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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 889.72 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 889.72 and 304.52 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 889.72 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/889.72 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 889.72 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 270,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,937.53/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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