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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.65, 891.33 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.65, 891.33 and 204.29 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.65 : 891.33 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.65/891.33 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.65x = 891.33 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.65x = 182,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,089.81/594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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