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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.83, 892.63 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.83, 892.63 and 321.11 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.83 : 892.63 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.83/892.63 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.83x = 892.63 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.83x = 286,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,630.81/594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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