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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 891.48 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 891.48 and 183.45 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 891.48 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/891.48 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 891.48 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 163,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,542.01/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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