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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 890.33 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 890.33 and 320.04 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 890.33 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/890.33 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 890.33 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 284,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,939.61/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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