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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 892.42 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 892.42 and 306.41 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 892.42 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/892.42 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 892.42 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 273,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,441.18/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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