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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 891.95 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 891.95 and 204.44 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 891.95 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/891.95 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 891.95 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 182,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,344.78/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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