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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 891.59 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 891.59 and 306.14 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 891.59 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/891.59 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 891.59 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 272,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,945.37/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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