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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.47, 891.52 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.47, 891.52 and 209.63 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.47 : 891.52 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.47/891.52 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.47x = 891.52 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.47x = 186,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,884.36/594.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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