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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 891.81 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 891.81 and 269.67 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 891.81 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/891.81 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 891.81 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 240,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,494.40/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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