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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.45, 891.64 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.45, 891.64 and 247.63 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.45 : 891.64 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.45/891.64 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.45x = 891.64 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.45x = 220,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,796.81/594.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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