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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.31, 891.85 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.31, 891.85 and 320.60 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.31 : 891.85 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.31/891.85 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.31x = 891.85 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.31x = 285,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,923.05/594.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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