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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.31, 891.52 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.31, 891.52 and 204.30 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.31 : 891.52 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.31/891.52 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.31x = 891.52 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.31x = 182,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,137.54/594.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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