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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 890.58 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 890.58 and 320.44 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 890.58 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/890.58 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 890.58 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 285,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,377.46/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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