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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 891.95 and 334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 891.95 and 334.49 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 891.95 = 334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/891.95 = 334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 891.95 × 334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 298,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,342.22/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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