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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 892.34 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 892.34 and 320.13 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 892.34 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/892.34 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 892.34 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 285,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,664.80/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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