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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 892.98 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 892.98 and 306.78 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 892.98 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/892.98 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 892.98 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 273,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,948.40/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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