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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 891.06 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 891.06 and 456.48 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 891.06 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/891.06 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 891.06 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 406,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,751.07/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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