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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 891.39 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 891.39 and 320.30 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 891.39 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/891.39 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 891.39 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 285,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,512.22/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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