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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.70, 892.44 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.70, 892.44 and 320.98 is: 481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.70 : 892.44 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.70/892.44 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.70x = 892.44 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.70x = 286,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,455.39/594.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.68

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