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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.69, 892.41 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.69, 892.41 and 320.97 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.69 : 892.41 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.69/892.41 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.69x = 892.41 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.69x = 286,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,436.84/594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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