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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 891.84 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 891.84 and 305.76 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 891.84 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/891.84 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 891.84 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 272,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,689.00/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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