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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 891.99 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 891.99 and 302.25 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 891.99 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/891.99 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 891.99 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 269,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,600.63/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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