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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.92, 884.97 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.92, 884.97 and 179.01 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.92 : 884.97 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.92/884.97 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.92x = 884.97 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.92x = 158,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,414.05/589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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