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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.34, 890.88 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.34, 890.88 and 305.80 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.34 : 890.88 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.34/890.88 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.34x = 890.88 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.34x = 272,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,431.10/594.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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