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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 890.78 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 890.78 and 305.50 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 890.78 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/890.78 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 890.78 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 272,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,133.29/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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