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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 892.14 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 892.14 and 320.36 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 892.14 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/892.14 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 892.14 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 285,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,803.78/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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