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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 891.41 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 891.41 and 204.30 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 891.41 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/891.41 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 891.41 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 182,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,114.04/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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