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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.16 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.16 and 305.60 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.16 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.16 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.16 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 272,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,338.50/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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