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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.09, 892.71 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.09, 892.71 and 320.38 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.09 : 892.71 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.09/892.71 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.09x = 892.71 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.09x = 286,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,004.20/594.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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