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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 894.03 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 894.03 and 307.14 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 894.03 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/894.03 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 894.03 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 274,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,592.37/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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