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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 892.30 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 892.30 and 320.94 is: 481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 892.30 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/892.30 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 892.30 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 286,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,374.76/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.19

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