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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 891.24 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 891.24 and 320.12 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 891.24 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/891.24 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 891.24 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 285,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,303.75/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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