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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 891.21 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 891.21 and 301.55 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 891.21 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/891.21 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 891.21 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 268,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,744.38/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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