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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.49, 891.34 and 301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.49, 891.34 and 301.90 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.49 : 891.34 = 301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.49/891.34 = 301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.49x = 891.34 × 301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.49x = 269,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,095.55/594.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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