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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 893.52 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 893.52 and 306.80 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 893.52 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/893.52 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 893.52 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 274,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,131.94/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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