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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.81, 891.86 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.81, 891.86 and 204.62 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.81 : 891.86 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.81/891.86 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.81x = 891.86 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.81x = 182,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,486.91/594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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