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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 892.42 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 892.42 and 204.83 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 892.42 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/892.42 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 892.42 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 182,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,792.76/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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