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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 891.50 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 891.50 and 301.67 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 891.50 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/891.50 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 891.50 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 268,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,937.30/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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