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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 890.82 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 890.82 and 320.38 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 890.82 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/890.82 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 890.82 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 285,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,400.91/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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