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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 891.57 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 891.57 and 301.66 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 891.57 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/891.57 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 891.57 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 268,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,949.91/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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