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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891.48 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891.48 and 305.52 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891.48 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891.48 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891.48 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 272,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,364.97/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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