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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.31, 883.96 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.31, 883.96 and 264.45 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.31 : 883.96 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.31/883.96 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.31x = 883.96 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.31x = 233,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,760.90/589.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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