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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.10, 890.37 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.10, 890.37 and 319.60 is: 478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.10 : 890.37 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.10/890.37 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.10x = 890.37 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.10x = 284,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,560.03/594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.98

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