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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 891.89 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 891.89 and 204.60 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 891.89 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/891.89 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 891.89 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 182,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,480.69/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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