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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 892.15 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 892.15 and 204.68 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 892.15 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/892.15 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 892.15 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 182,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,606.98/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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