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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.70, 890.47 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.70, 890.47 and 228.45 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.70 : 890.47 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.70/890.47 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.70x = 890.47 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.70x = 203,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,423.34/593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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