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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 890.46 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 890.46 and 320.29 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 890.46 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/890.46 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 890.46 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 285,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,203.21/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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