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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 891.17 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 891.17 and 320.09 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 891.17 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/891.17 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 891.17 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 285,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,250.35/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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