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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.17, 892.07 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.17, 892.07 and 320.39 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.17 : 892.07 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.17/892.07 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.17x = 892.07 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.17x = 285,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,810.31/594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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