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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 891.60 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 891.60 and 305.60 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 891.60 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/891.60 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 891.60 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 272,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,472.96/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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