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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.60, 891.48 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.60, 891.48 and 320.32 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.60 : 891.48 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.60/891.48 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.60x = 891.48 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.60x = 285,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,558.87/594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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