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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 891.72 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 891.72 and 270 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 891.72 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/891.72 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 891.72 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 240,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,764.40/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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