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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.36, 891.16 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.36, 891.16 and 301.52 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.36 : 891.16 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.36/891.16 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.36x = 891.16 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.36x = 268,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,702.56/594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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