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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.46, 891.96 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.46, 891.96 and 305.92 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.46 : 891.96 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.46/891.96 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.46x = 891.96 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.46x = 272,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,868.40/594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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