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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 891.30 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 891.30 and 320.23 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 891.30 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/891.30 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 891.30 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 285,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,421.00/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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