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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 892.35 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 892.35 and 320.92 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 892.35 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/892.35 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 892.35 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 286,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,371.36/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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