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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 890.56 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 890.56 and 301.44 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 890.56 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/890.56 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 890.56 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 268,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,450.41/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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