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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.01, 890.97 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.01, 890.97 and 208.99 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.01 : 890.97 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.01/890.97 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.01x = 890.97 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.01x = 186,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,205.33/594.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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