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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.51, 891.45 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.51, 891.45 and 320.73 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.51 : 891.45 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.51/891.45 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.51x = 891.45 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.51x = 285,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,914.76/594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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