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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 892.34 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 892.34 and 320.93 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 892.34 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/892.34 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 892.34 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 286,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,375.02/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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