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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 891.60 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 891.60 and 204.46 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 891.60 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/891.60 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 891.60 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 182,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,296.54/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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